First ever E9 seen in person

[m73]

Does this count? Growing up, my favorite electric slot car was a black CSL, followed by a white/green 917. I completely forgot about my old slot cars over the years.

One beautiful sunny Sunday morning, I saw an immaculate Fjord CSi being lazily piloted down Valencia in SF. I chased that car on my bicycle until they parked. I was mesmerized, staring at her for what seemed an eternity, yet something seemed eerily familiar. I decided then and there that I'd eventually purchase one for myself.

One year later, I had purchased my very own 1972 Italian import Fjord CSi. Two years later, I added a basket case Baikal parts car to help out the '72 - that was almost five years ago now.

This past Christmas, I was visiting my parents and decided to scour their basement for my old slot car track. Lo and behold, they had saved everything! I pulled out the track, then the old box of cars, and there she was - my old black CSL! I had completely forgotten about her. It was now abundantly clear why that CSi in SF had struck such a chord 30+ years later - it was like being reunited with a beautiful past flame.

As you can see, instead of a train, I set the slot car track up around the tree so we could all have a bit of nostalgic fun!


edit: My dad had a Euro M635i growing up, so that might have influenced me just a bit!

Yes it counts. I really like the stories where an impression was made early in life. Its the story that sometimes gives meaning to our existence or our coupes.

MF

 

[m73]

Finally got see my first e9 and drive one this weekend. Not disappointed at all. Feces eating grin for the first hour or so. It was really fun to drive. I was at the receiving end for both children so this may rate third.

Yes, I remember my first drive as well--had to take a Ferry back. You are thinking to yourself 'is this real?' Smooth engine, big greenhouse and that long chassis gripped by trailing arms. From my experience the first three months is a bunch of exploration of good and bad....only in the end no matter how great or horrible your coupe might actually be, in your mind it is perfect.

MF